GNU Data Language (GDL) a free and open-source implementation ...
GNU Data Language (GDL) a free and open-source implementation ...
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efore we begin with <strong>GDL</strong>: what’s IDL<br />
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The IDL Programming <strong>Language</strong><br />
When you need to transform complex scientific data<br />
from numbers into visualizations to convey meaningful<br />
information – such as 2 <strong>and</strong> 3-dimensional lines,<br />
surface <strong>and</strong> contour plots, or high-quality images – you<br />
need a programming language that is intuitive <strong>and</strong><br />
powerful at the same time, <strong>and</strong> one that doesn’t require<br />
excessive time <strong>and</strong> effort to produce expert-level<br />
results.<br />
IDL is the programming language choice of scientists<br />
<strong>and</strong> engineers because it’s easy to learn, easy to use,<br />
<strong>and</strong> requires fewer lines of code than other<br />
programming languages, so getting from data to<br />
discovery is easier <strong>and</strong> faster.<br />
What Makes IDL so Easy <strong>and</strong> Effective?<br />
Dynamic Type System<br />
Intuitive Rules <strong>and</strong> Conventions<br />
Access Virtually any Type of <strong>Data</strong><br />
The IDL programming language requires<br />
fewer lines of code than many other<br />
languages (bottom). Five lines of IDL<br />
code were used to create a contour plot<br />
of coastline topography (top).<br />
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• IDL is a product <strong>and</strong> registered<br />
trade mark of ITT Visual<br />
Information Solutions<br />
• IDL is a tool for data analysis<br />
<strong>and</strong> visualisation<br />
• IDL is a programming language<br />
• IDL package contains:<br />
interpreter/compiler, library<br />
routines, documentation <strong>and</strong> a<br />
development environment<br />
• IDL is related with <strong>GDL</strong> as<br />
Matlab with Octave/Scilab,<br />
M$ Office with OO.org etc<br />
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